The Montreal SPCA's new 'poster pig' Monday, August 4, 2014 Back in May, a pig found wandering by the roadside was taken to the Montreal SPCA. The female pig was less than a month old, with clipped teeth and tail, leading the SPCA to believe she was most likely on her way to slaughter and fell off a truck. Now the SPCA is hoping Rosalie will become a poster pig that encourages consumers to think twice before buying pork from a "factory farm."You can read Rosalie's story in a press release on the SPCA website. Alanna Devine, director of Animal Advocacy at the Montreal SPCA, says in the release: "We want to raise awareness of factory farming practices so that consumers can make informed decisions regarding their food choices, and we want the public to meet Rosalie so that they realize that pigs are just as intelligent as our pet dogs."The invitation was extended to members of the press, and CTV News was among those who covered the story. They took their cameras to Rosalie's new home, Ruby Ranch Pig Sanctuary in Kenilworth, Ont. Ruby Ranch cares for 22 rescue pigs, including Bardot, a piglet found roaming the roadside near London, Ont. BP Bacon festivals which run out of bacon Behind the Lines - August 2014
Agtech Accelerator Opens Applications for Cohort Five Monday, November 17, 2025 The AGTECH ACCELERATOR, powered by Cultivator and Conexus, has opened applications for its fifth cohort. This program brings agriculture and technology together to support young companies developing solutions for global farming challenges. It is designed with the needs of founders and... Read this article online
Ag community congratulates Roughriders on Grey Cup victory Monday, November 17, 2025 Members of Canada’s ag community are congratulating the Saskatchewan Roughriders on bringing the Grey Cup back to the Prairies. “Congratulations to the (Roughriders) on a big and well deserved win!” the Wheat Growers Association said on X. “Props to the @MTLAlouettes for a hard fought... Read this article online
Bringing together today’s leaders with tomorrow’s Monday, November 17, 2025 An event taking place in Guelph this week brings together people in leadership positions with the aspiring leaders of tomorrow. The United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin’s GenNext committee, which encourages people in their 20s and 30s to become involved with the United Way to fully... Read this article online
Give Your Fields a Free Health Check-Up: Here’s How Monday, November 17, 2025 The Farmland Health Check-Up (FHCU) is a free program designed to help Ontario farmers take a closer look at their fields and identify opportunities for improvement. Working alongside a Certified Crop Advisor or Professional Agrologist, you’ll assess key factors like erosion, soil organic... Read this article online
Alberta wants input on highway speeds Thursday, November 13, 2025 The Alberta government wants to know if drivers are okay with going faster on some highways. Albertans have until Dec. 12 to weigh in on the idea of increasing speed limits on divided highways by 10 km/h. A divided highway “is where the travel directions are separated, usually by a... Read this article online